The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, Virginia

Conservation Nonprofit

About

The Nature Conservancy is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in more than 80 countries and territories, the organization addresses the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through innovative conservation strategies, scientific research, and community partnership. With ambitious 2030 goals including the conservation of 650 million hectares of biodiverse habitats such as forests, grasslands, and deserts, plus 1 million kilometers of rivers, The Nature Conservancy works to protect diverse ecosystems from dense rainforests and remote coral reefs to urban green spaces. The organization empowers individuals to make a positive environmental impact through volunteering, habitat restoration projects, carbon footprint reduction initiatives, and financial support for conservation work.

Programs

Wildlife watching at preserves
Habitat restoration and management
Prescribed burn reintroduction
River restoration
Marine conservation and protected areas
Sustainable fishing initiatives
Carbon footprint calculation tools
Community-led conservation projects
Indigenous and local community stewardship programs

Focus Areas

Native HabitatConservationHabitat RestorationLand Protection